Software Developer (Systems Software)

Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Software Developer. Effort is to develop capabilities using Python scripts and packages, web-based applications, and automated workflows on cloud environment to enable analysts to analyze and extract insights from massive data stores. 

In return, Acuity Inc offers a great company culture with wonderful work/life balance and a robust compensation package which includes Health/Dental/Vision, up to $6K training & professional development benefit annually, 401K matching, corporate events/team-building and more!

Acuity was awarded "Best Places to Work" by the Washington Business Journal for over 8 years(2010 - 2014, 2015, 2017-2021, 2023) and "Top Workplaces" by Washington Post (2022, 2023). www.myacuity.com

What you’ll be doing: 

• perform activities related to Full Stack Development in Client’s cloud environment.
• complete all steps in the product-design process from conceptualization, detailed user interface, functional design, through implementation and usability review.
• develop innovative user-interface designs in response to marketing requirements, user analyses, product innovation, technology, and business needs.
• develop conceptual models, workflows, design prototypes, and user-interface specifications.
• ensure user-interface guidelines and standards are followed during the development and maintenance of the product.
• conduct or participate in product usability tests.
• communicate and work effectively with cross-functional team members.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated professional experience in the development, customization, and use of developing applications for intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrated professional experience using Python, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL stack.
• Demonstrated experience with CSS, HTML, or web based development.
• Demonstrated professional experience using containerization such as Docker or developing and deploying containerized applications and databases.
• Demonstrated experience with user-centered design principles and practices, web standards, typography and color, and web usability standards.
• Demonstrated experience using Git for versioning.
• Demonstrated experience developing algorithms to support graph theory-based methods.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated experience with Full Stack Development in Client's cloud environment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Client's data environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Client analytic mission area, specifically involving research on analyst user needs.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and structuring solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated strong coordination and collaboration skills.

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI w/Poly

Acuity, Inc:  

Acuity is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative, and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work”, Washington Post’s “Top Workplace”, and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards. 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.